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Flights from Santa Barbara to Knoxville

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 6h 01m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 01m
SBATYSDEN

Santa Barbara to Knoxville at a glance

Fastest journey6h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Santa Barbara to Knoxville

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SBA Denver (DEN) TYS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue07:15 SBA10:16 DEN1h 29m connection11:45 DEN16:16 TYSSouthwest Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 01m
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SBA Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Wed13:30 SBA19:17 ORD0h 58m connection20:15 ORD22:40 TYSUnited Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 10m
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SBA Las Vegas (LAS) TYS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon05:30 SBA06:26 LAS2h 04m connection08:30 LAS15:13 TYSSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 43m
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SBA Dallas (DFW) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun13:15 SBA18:16 DFW2h 14m connection20:30 DFW23:21 TYSAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 06m
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SBA Phoenix (PHX) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Thu12:45 SBA14:01 PHX3h 44m connection17:45 PHX00:02 TYSAmerican Airlines + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 17m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,238 km2,011 miles
Journey time
6h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hKnoxville vs Santa Barbara
Currency in Knoxville
USD
Airports
SBA → TYS

Flights from Santa Barbara to Knoxville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Barbara and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Barbara and Knoxville?
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 3 hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

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